Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Jessica Bateman
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HB 1519 2023–24 |
Local project reviewProvides that a project permit application is complete if it meets the procedural submission requirements of the local government as outlined on the project permit application. | Andrew Barkis (R-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1528 2023–24 |
Adult protective servicesConcerning adult protective services. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1539 2023–24 |
Private vocational licensesDirects the Workforce Training Education and Coordinating Board to prioritize and expedite private vocational school license applications from entities that offer training for workers that will contribute to adding affordable... | Tana Senn (D-41) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1556 2023–24 |
Property tax rebatesCreates a primary residence property tax exemption program. | April Berg (D-44) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1566 2023–24 |
Vacation leave accrualIncreases the cap on accrued vacation leave for state employees from 240 hours to 280 hours. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1568 2023–24 |
Long-term care professionalsExtends the period of time allowed for long-term care workers to become home care aides or nursing assistants. | Kelly Chambers (R-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed House, stalled in Senate |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1571 2023–24 |
Nursing facility ratesConcerning nursing facility rates. | Steve Tharinger (D-24) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1583 2023–24 |
Certified peer specialistsEstablishes certified peer specialists and certified peer specialist trainees as new health professions to be certified by the Department of Health. | Carolyn Eslick (R-39) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1592 2023–24 |
Ranked choice pres. primaryConcerning ranked choice voting in the presidential primary. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1593 2023–24 |
RN PTSD/industrial insuranceCreates a rebuttable presumption that post-traumatic stress disorder is an occupational disease under workers' compensation for direct care registered nurses. | Nicole Macri (D-43) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the House floor |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1596 2023–24 |
Affordable housing incentiveAllows King County, and cities within the county, to establish an Affordable Housing Exemption Program that can exempt accessory dwelling units rented to very low-income households from property taxation for six-year periods. | Shelley Kloba (D-1) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1633 2023–24 |
Homes for heroes programRequires the Department of Commerce to contract with the Housing Finance Commission to create a down payment and closing cost assistance program for people who work in targeted professions and meet certain income requirements. | April Connors (R-8) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1689 2023–24 |
Forest practices in citiesConcerning forest practices in cities. | Beth Doglio (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1706 2023–24 |
Microenterprise home kitchenEstablishes a Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation Pilot Program and creates regulations and permitting standards for the program. | Debra Entenman (D-47) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1795 2023–24 |
Estate taxMakes changes to the Washington estate tax, including increasing the exclusion amount, changing deductions, and making changes to the rates and rate structure. | Chipalo Street (D-37) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1854 2023–24 |
DOC/abortion medicationsProtecting access to abortion medications by authorizing the department of corrections to acquire, sell, deliver, distribute, and dispense abortion medications. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1855 2023–24 |
Preventative health carePreserving coverage of preventative services without cost sharing. | Marcus Riccelli (D-3) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1881 2023–24 |
Audio-only telemedicineEstablishing a uniform standard for creating an established relationship for the purposes of coverage of audio-only telemedicine services. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1882 2023–24 |
Even-numbered year electionsGiving cities and towns the freedom to switch their general elections to even-numbered years. | Darya Farivar (D-46) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1884 2023–24 |
Cancer drugs coverageConcerning coverage of prescription drugs for advanced metastatic cancer. | Paul Harris (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1885 2023–24 |
Campaign finance/foreignRepeals the prohibition on contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals, and the corresponding certification requirements, and replaces it with a prohibition on contributions and expenditures by foreign-influenced corporations. | Sharlett Mena (D-29) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1897 2023–24 |
Charter schools/enrichmentRequires the Superintendent of Public Instruction to distribute a per pupil enrichment grant to eligible charter schools equal to the state local effort assistance threshold. | Larry Springer (D-45) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1902 2023–24 |
Firearms/purchase & transferProvides that a dealer may not transfer a firearm to a purchaser or transferee unless the person has a valid permit to purchase firearms. | Liz Berry (D-36) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 1968 2023–24 |
Fitness center defibrill.Requiring defibrillators at fitness centers. | Jessica Bateman (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |
| HB 2030 2023–24 |
Voting rights/convictionsRedefines what constitutes an infamous crime, the conviction of which results in a revocation of voting rights, to include only state crimes punishable by death. | Tarra Simmons (D-23) | Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee |
Jan 8, 2024 |